Assistant Professor – Statistical Sciences

Assistant Professor – Statistical Sciences

Statistics Interest Group

Toronto

CAD 100,000 - 125,000

The Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Statistical Sciences, with a focus on the theory of Bayesian statistics and uncertainty quantification. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2025.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members. Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

In addition, the University of Toronto Scarborough is implementing its Strategic Plan: Inspiring Inclusive Excellence. Consistent with the values and objectives in that plan, we especially welcome candidates who self-identify as Indigenous or those who have lived experience in Black or other racialized (persons of colour) communities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Statistics, or a related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter.
• Demonstrate a record of excellence in research and teaching.
• Evidence of excellence in research, which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked field-relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements by referees of top international stature.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, demonstrated by teaching accomplishments, and a teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities.

The successful candidate will be expected to mount independent, innovative research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. The successful candidate will also have an appointment in the tri-campus Graduate Department of Statistical Sciences at the University of Toronto, contributing to undergraduate and graduate teaching and supervision, and participating actively in the Graduate Department of Statistical Sciences.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online at Academic Jobs Online. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; a recent writing sample (of no more than 15 pages); and a teaching dossier including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities as listed above; as well as an EDI statement as described above.

Applicants must also arrange to have three recent letters of reference uploaded through Academic Jobs Online directly by the referees. All application materials, including recent signed reference letters, must be received by May 7, 2025.

Caution: This ad is “posted only” to the U of T faculty job board. Applications submitted via the U of T platform will NOT be considered for this position.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement: The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.

Accessibility Statement: The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.